Bridging the Gap: Improving Health Care Access for Autistic Patients

• By: Elise Huntley, MA, CCLS Sean P. Antosh, MD Dayton Children’s Hospital
• July 9th, 2025
• accessible health care, advocacy, children, communication, health care, individualized care plans, providers, sensory accommodations, Summer 2025 Issue
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People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) face significant health care disparities and stigma in accessing appropriate care, contributing to markedly reduced life expectancy. Research indicates that autistic individuals experience premature mortality at rates two to ten times higher than the...